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Windows 7: Is my desktop PC beyond its sell by date?

Recently been having problems with Windows 10 and reverted back to Windows 7. However, now starting to suspect that my desktop PC is actually struggling due to its age.

It is 8 years old and I have upgraded the ram to 8 Gb and installed a new SSD drive of 2 Tb. In addition I have three other internal drives.

Most of my usage is photo editing using a variety of software but they all seem to struggle. Support from editing software companies tell me my programmes are configured OK.

Attached are some details from my system and I would value your ideas. I am not averse to replacing the whole kit as I have multiple backups of everything so am confident I will not lose anything of importance.

For instance one of the latest niggles is that typing anything there is a lag of characters on screen another is that I have to click on apps 3 or 4 times to get a response.

For instance one of the latest niggles is that typing anything there is a lag of characters on screen another is that I have to click on apps 3 or 4 times to get a response.

Some questions!

[1] Have you looked in Task Manager > Processes to see what is running when the lapse occures?
[2] Have you installed any new hardware, software or updates prior to this happening?
[3] Have you got WU set to automatic or manual?
[4] Could it be something getting loaded at startup that is causing the problem?
[5] If the other three HDD's aren't SSD's, have you defragmented them recently?

Also, from what you said in your post you are running a total of four HDD's. This will have an effect on your processors resources!

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